Frans Wikman from Finland has announced his debut game as an indie solo developer, Rogue Conflict, a turn-based wargame with procedurally generated battles, and complete with homemade original 2D pixel art. Players old enough to remember games like Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty will see some resemblance to Rogue Conflict. Beating the enemy …
XenonRecomp allows users to turn Xbox360 titles into executables to play on other platforms. The recompiler’s already been used to turn Sonic Unleashed into an (unofficial) PC port, and the doors are open for other delisted, or soon-to-be delisted, 360 titles to get the same treatment. XenonRecomp works by converting Xbox360 executables (the file that …
Renowned audio and keyboard design company Drop have served up a fresh mechanical keyboard in a delicious coffee layout. No beans were roasted or ground to make the Signature Series Cappuccino, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been brewed to the company’s typical high standards. The Cappuccino features an 88 key TKL (Tenkeyless) layout, polycarbonate …
Independent studio Frogwares, are following up the original Sinking City with an equally Lovecraftian survival horror sequel. The Kickstarter goes live on March 6, 2025. The studio aims to use the funds to develop a more thorough horror game than its previous titles. The Sinking City 2 also marks a move over to Unreal 5, …
The yellow gobbler, Pac-Man turns 45 in 2025, and Power A has teamed up with Bandai Namco to pay homage and further build on the legacy of this classic game icon with licensed gear for Nintendo Switch and Xbox platforms coming this spring. Pac-Man was initially released in Japan and North America by Namco in …
AYANEO was only founded in 2020 but has already made a name for itself as a creator of high quality (and high priced) handhelds. However, the Pocket Micro Classic is one of its cheapest models so far, yet retains the brand’s retro-analogue charm. Clearly modelled after older handhelds such as the Game Boy Micro and …
Indian studio and publisher Kyrel Games recently announced the demo version of their next game PHi: The Broken Strings to be released on March 27, 2025. The full release could be Q4 2026 depending on the success of the studio’s planned Kickstarter campaign commencing in April 2025. Kyrel Games said in a press release that …
With the recent release of new NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs, DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) capabilities have advanced to version 4, and now even more games can take advantage of AI-assisted graphic upgrades. Previously, Avowed and Indiana Jones And The Great Circle were updated to handle the new DLSS, but NVIDIA have since revealed …
Stopping by an alchemist or a healer is fairly common after a few hours of hardcore action in any ARPG, and it’s easy to take the necessary healing for granted. The game devs at Pebbles Games put some serious thought into these poor NPCs (non-playable characters) and decided that they needed a promotion from behind …
Lemokey is a gaming brand of the noted keyboard company Keychron, and the Lemokey L5 HE 8K is its latest magnetic keyboard. It recently soared past its Kickstarter goal of $10,000 and is set for an initial release in May 2025. Lemokey is billing the L5 HE 8K as the ultimate magnetic gaming keyboard, and …
It took years and eventually a $200,000 crowdfunding campaign to get Voxile (formerly Voxlands) ready for early access release on March 10, 2025. The studio specifically created in 2022 for developing the game, VoxRay Games, will build on player feedback to further expand on the game. Voxile looks like Minecraft with modern weapons like rocket …
Colorful have released the X15 XS, the company’s latest gaming laptop that won’t break the bank. With an NVIDIA GPU, RGB keyboard and advanced cooling, the X15 XS should suit gamers looking for a decent blend of value and performance. Colorful is one of the biggest tech brands in China, with the largest share in …
It’s been 21 years since noted video game company Acclaim closed its doors, but now it’s back with a fresh mission statement. Originally known for publishing licensed IP and porting arcade classics, this time around Acclaim will focus on supporting independent development studios. Gamers of a certain generation will recognise Acclaim as the publisher behind …
Indie games publisher Fireshine Games based in the UK, together with Swedish game studio Ember Paw Games, will grant early access to their latest creation Odinfall on March 11, 2025. This roguelite action shooter is loosely based on Norse mythology and comes stacked to the rafters with weapons and mods. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, …
Independent studio MercurySteam has teamed up with leading video game publisher 505 Games to release the studio’s latest creation, Blades of Fire, on PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series on May 22, 2025. The independent developer is best known for their work on modernizing the Castlevania and Metroid series for Nintendo, while 505 Games is …
